Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Actress |
Birth Day | March 27, 1967 |
Birth Place | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States |
Age | 56 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Aries |
Other names | Desiree More |
Occupation | Actress model |
Years active | 1982–present |
Known for | Lupe Lamora – Licence to Kill Princess Kitana – Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Spouse(s) | Costas Mandylor (m. 1997; div. 2000) Benjamin Bratt (m. 2002) |
Children | 2 |
Net worth: $600,000 (2024)
Talisa Soto, a renowned actress in the United States, is expected to have a net worth of approximately $600,000 by 2024. Known for her impressive performances, she has established herself as a talented and versatile artist in the entertainment industry. Throughout her career, Soto has captivated audiences with her captivating on-screen presence and remarkable acting skills. Whether it's through her roles in movies or television shows, she has left a lasting impression on viewers. With her significant contribution to the world of acting, it's no surprise that her net worth reflects the success and recognition she has achieved.
Biography/Timeline
At age 15, Soto signed with Click Model Management and began modeling during summer vacations. Weeks after being signed, she traveled to Paris where she appeared in a layout for Vogue shot by Bruce Weber. Soto returned to Northampton after the summer to resume her schooling and would continue to model on occasion until she graduated from high school. She later appeared on the covers of American and British Vogue, British Elle, Mademoiselle, Glamour and Self magazines. Soto has been featured in advertising campaigns for Calvin Klein, Cartier, Clarins, Revlon, Salvatore Ferragamo, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Versace. Soto also appeared in her first music video with former boyfriend Nick Kamen, Madonna's song "Each Time You Break My Heart", directed by Tony Viramontes. Soto and Kamen were often used as Models by Ray Petri: the late fashion Stylist and creator of the 1980s London "Buffalo Boy" look.
In 1988, when Soto returned to the United States, she auditioned and landed the role of "India" in her feature debut, Spike of Bensonhurst, a comedy which starred Sasha Mitchell and Ernest Borgnine. In 1988, Soto was cast as Lupe Lamora, in the James Bond film Licence to Kill starring Timothy Dalton and as Maria Rivera in The Mambo Kings. Soto has participated in more than twenty films, among which are: Mortal Kombat (1995) as Kitana; Island of the Dead as Melissa O'Keefe; Piñero (2001) as Sugar, starring Benjamin Bratt; and Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002) as Ryne alongside Lucy Liu and Antonio Banderas. Soto also made two guest appearances on the television series C-16: FBI. In 1995, she played the role of Doña Julia, one of Johnny Depp's many love interests in the tongue-in-cheek romantic comedy Don Juan Demarco, Depp playing the title role. She also made an appearance in Marc Anthony's music video for "I Need to Know". In 1996, Soto played the title role in the campy film Vampirella based on the comic book character.
In 1990, Soto was chosen by People as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. In 1995, she was featured in the Sports Illustrated "Swimsuit Issue". She was ranked #58 on the Maxim Hot 100 Women of 2002.
In 1997, Soto married actor Costas Mandylor but later divorced in 2000. She married actor Benjamin Bratt on April 13, 2002 in San Francisco. The couple have a son and a daughter.